DeafKidz International
@deafkidz.bsky.social
UK-based charity striving to build a world where all deaf children and young people can live safely, without fear of abuse and exploitation.
“Teachers highlighted the challenges Deaf children face — especially communication barriers'' - Agness, DKI project manager shared after DK Defenders teacher session.
Together, we can ensure every Deaf child is included, informed and safe.
👉 Support our work: https://ow.ly/GPqk50XpeSJ
Together, we can ensure every Deaf child is included, informed and safe.
👉 Support our work: https://ow.ly/GPqk50XpeSJ
November 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
“Teachers highlighted the challenges Deaf children face — especially communication barriers'' - Agness, DKI project manager shared after DK Defenders teacher session.
Together, we can ensure every Deaf child is included, informed and safe.
👉 Support our work: https://ow.ly/GPqk50XpeSJ
Together, we can ensure every Deaf child is included, informed and safe.
👉 Support our work: https://ow.ly/GPqk50XpeSJ
The Safe Digital Futures – Invest in Children coalition will start its journey at the G20 Social Summit in South Africa.
Learn more and express your interest to support: https://bit.ly/financing_
#SafeOnline #SafeDigitalFutures #G20
Safe Online
Learn more and express your interest to support: https://bit.ly/financing_
#SafeOnline #SafeDigitalFutures #G20
Safe Online
November 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The Safe Digital Futures – Invest in Children coalition will start its journey at the G20 Social Summit in South Africa.
Learn more and express your interest to support: https://bit.ly/financing_
#SafeOnline #SafeDigitalFutures #G20
Safe Online
Learn more and express your interest to support: https://bit.ly/financing_
#SafeOnline #SafeDigitalFutures #G20
Safe Online
This festive season, give the gift of safety.
Deaf children are 3× more likely to experience abuse — and trained, deaf-aware adults are vital to keeping them safe.
£10 a month helps us train parents, carers & teachers all year round.
👉 https://ow.ly/wFon50XsLLm
#GiveTheGift #ChildProtection
Deaf children are 3× more likely to experience abuse — and trained, deaf-aware adults are vital to keeping them safe.
£10 a month helps us train parents, carers & teachers all year round.
👉 https://ow.ly/wFon50XsLLm
#GiveTheGift #ChildProtection
November 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This festive season, give the gift of safety.
Deaf children are 3× more likely to experience abuse — and trained, deaf-aware adults are vital to keeping them safe.
£10 a month helps us train parents, carers & teachers all year round.
👉 https://ow.ly/wFon50XsLLm
#GiveTheGift #ChildProtection
Deaf children are 3× more likely to experience abuse — and trained, deaf-aware adults are vital to keeping them safe.
£10 a month helps us train parents, carers & teachers all year round.
👉 https://ow.ly/wFon50XsLLm
#GiveTheGift #ChildProtection
#AVisionToZero is a culmination of the hopes, expertise, and determination of hundreds of advocates and organizations from around the world who have a common belief: child sexual violence is preventable. See how and join To Zero here: https://bit.ly/VisionToZero
November 14, 2025 at 9:45 AM
#AVisionToZero is a culmination of the hopes, expertise, and determination of hundreds of advocates and organizations from around the world who have a common belief: child sexual violence is preventable. See how and join To Zero here: https://bit.ly/VisionToZero
Last week's research found all deaf students surveyed scored below 50% on basic online safety
85% of teachers surveyed lack specialist programmes.
Our solution achieved 124% improvement in safety knowledge
Read the findings: https://ow.ly/9FiJ50XpbxP
85% of teachers surveyed lack specialist programmes.
Our solution achieved 124% improvement in safety knowledge
Read the findings: https://ow.ly/9FiJ50XpbxP
November 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Last week's research found all deaf students surveyed scored below 50% on basic online safety
85% of teachers surveyed lack specialist programmes.
Our solution achieved 124% improvement in safety knowledge
Read the findings: https://ow.ly/9FiJ50XpbxP
85% of teachers surveyed lack specialist programmes.
Our solution achieved 124% improvement in safety knowledge
Read the findings: https://ow.ly/9FiJ50XpbxP
Althea travelled to Cambodia to meet deaf organisations, researchers, and the Ministry of Education as part of a new international project.
Together with our partners, we’re working to ensure every deaf child can communicate, learn, and stay safe. 💬
🔗 Learn more here: https://ow.ly/P9jo50XePMl
Together with our partners, we’re working to ensure every deaf child can communicate, learn, and stay safe. 💬
🔗 Learn more here: https://ow.ly/P9jo50XePMl
October 31, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Althea travelled to Cambodia to meet deaf organisations, researchers, and the Ministry of Education as part of a new international project.
Together with our partners, we’re working to ensure every deaf child can communicate, learn, and stay safe. 💬
🔗 Learn more here: https://ow.ly/P9jo50XePMl
Together with our partners, we’re working to ensure every deaf child can communicate, learn, and stay safe. 💬
🔗 Learn more here: https://ow.ly/P9jo50XePMl
We love hearing stories like this 💬 Five deaf parents joined a recent DeafKidz Defenders session and asked for sign language lessons for hearing students, to help break down barriers and build stronger connections. Inclusive education matters.
Support our work:https://ow.ly/LHFf50XcnzT
Support our work:https://ow.ly/LHFf50XcnzT
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
We love hearing stories like this 💬 Five deaf parents joined a recent DeafKidz Defenders session and asked for sign language lessons for hearing students, to help break down barriers and build stronger connections. Inclusive education matters.
Support our work:https://ow.ly/LHFf50XcnzT
Support our work:https://ow.ly/LHFf50XcnzT
In the world’s most under-resourced settings, Deaf children are often the most at risk.
We’re working to change that — one young child at a time.
Swipe through to see how. 💬👇
We’re working to change that — one young child at a time.
Swipe through to see how. 💬👇
August 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
In the world’s most under-resourced settings, Deaf children are often the most at risk.
We’re working to change that — one young child at a time.
Swipe through to see how. 💬👇
We’re working to change that — one young child at a time.
Swipe through to see how. 💬👇
When Deaf children are taught by Deaf teachers, everything changes.
Confidence grows. Safety strengthens. Voices are seen and heard.
Every hero has a story — ours sign theirs.
Confidence grows. Safety strengthens. Voices are seen and heard.
Every hero has a story — ours sign theirs.
August 4, 2025 at 8:24 AM
When Deaf children are taught by Deaf teachers, everything changes.
Confidence grows. Safety strengthens. Voices are seen and heard.
Every hero has a story — ours sign theirs.
Confidence grows. Safety strengthens. Voices are seen and heard.
Every hero has a story — ours sign theirs.
🍷 Support DeafKidz International — Become a Sign & Wine Sponsor!
Sponsorship means visibility, impact, and helping us protect Deaf children worldwide.
Interested? Get in touch — info@deafkidz.org
Get your tickets here: ow.ly/49yQ50Wobtm
Sponsorship means visibility, impact, and helping us protect Deaf children worldwide.
Interested? Get in touch — info@deafkidz.org
Get your tickets here: ow.ly/49yQ50Wobtm
August 4, 2025 at 8:23 AM
🍷 Support DeafKidz International — Become a Sign & Wine Sponsor!
Sponsorship means visibility, impact, and helping us protect Deaf children worldwide.
Interested? Get in touch — info@deafkidz.org
Get your tickets here: ow.ly/49yQ50Wobtm
Sponsorship means visibility, impact, and helping us protect Deaf children worldwide.
Interested? Get in touch — info@deafkidz.org
Get your tickets here: ow.ly/49yQ50Wobtm
✋ When a Deaf child says “stop,” the world should listen.
Through our DeafKidz Defenders programme, we empower Deaf children to recognise unsafe situations, speak out, and stay safe.
Through our DeafKidz Defenders programme, we empower Deaf children to recognise unsafe situations, speak out, and stay safe.
August 4, 2025 at 8:22 AM
✋ When a Deaf child says “stop,” the world should listen.
Through our DeafKidz Defenders programme, we empower Deaf children to recognise unsafe situations, speak out, and stay safe.
Through our DeafKidz Defenders programme, we empower Deaf children to recognise unsafe situations, speak out, and stay safe.
🍷 Brighton’s most unique wine night is back — and tickets won’t last!
This is more than a wine tasting — it’s an experience. Limited tickets available – book now: register.enthuse.com/.../SignandW....
This is more than a wine tasting — it’s an experience. Limited tickets available – book now: register.enthuse.com/.../SignandW....
August 4, 2025 at 8:18 AM
🍷 Brighton’s most unique wine night is back — and tickets won’t last!
This is more than a wine tasting — it’s an experience. Limited tickets available – book now: register.enthuse.com/.../SignandW....
This is more than a wine tasting — it’s an experience. Limited tickets available – book now: register.enthuse.com/.../SignandW....
📬 Our latest newsletter just dropped! Packed with updates, stories, and ways to get involved. Not signed up yet? Join us here 👉 ow.ly/AJso50Wo8mW
August 4, 2025 at 8:18 AM
📬 Our latest newsletter just dropped! Packed with updates, stories, and ways to get involved. Not signed up yet? Join us here 👉 ow.ly/AJso50Wo8mW
Strong. Safe. Seen.
We give Deaf children the tools to protect and empower themselves for life.
We give Deaf children the tools to protect and empower themselves for life.
August 4, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Strong. Safe. Seen.
We give Deaf children the tools to protect and empower themselves for life.
We give Deaf children the tools to protect and empower themselves for life.
We’re excited to share that our recent charity football game has raised over £3,500 in support of DeafKidz International!
A massive thank you to Demis Ohandjanian and the team at HLD Group, and our brilliant Trustee John Price for his incredible support!
A massive thank you to Demis Ohandjanian and the team at HLD Group, and our brilliant Trustee John Price for his incredible support!
August 4, 2025 at 8:05 AM
We’re excited to share that our recent charity football game has raised over £3,500 in support of DeafKidz International!
A massive thank you to Demis Ohandjanian and the team at HLD Group, and our brilliant Trustee John Price for his incredible support!
A massive thank you to Demis Ohandjanian and the team at HLD Group, and our brilliant Trustee John Price for his incredible support!
A key element of DeafKidz Defenders is our interactive computer game, designed to reinforce learning through play.
The game and animations deepen their understanding of the core themes explored throughout the programme.
Find out more about the programme here:
ow.ly/ptur50Wjx3S
The game and animations deepen their understanding of the core themes explored throughout the programme.
Find out more about the programme here:
ow.ly/ptur50Wjx3S
August 4, 2025 at 8:02 AM
A key element of DeafKidz Defenders is our interactive computer game, designed to reinforce learning through play.
The game and animations deepen their understanding of the core themes explored throughout the programme.
Find out more about the programme here:
ow.ly/ptur50Wjx3S
The game and animations deepen their understanding of the core themes explored throughout the programme.
Find out more about the programme here:
ow.ly/ptur50Wjx3S
We’re proud to welcome Caroline Palmer as our newest ambassador for DeafKidz International! 🧡
Caroline has been an incredible supporter of our work for the past two years, fundraising and championing our mission through her inclusive BSL coffee shop and studio, Talking Hands.
Caroline has been an incredible supporter of our work for the past two years, fundraising and championing our mission through her inclusive BSL coffee shop and studio, Talking Hands.
August 4, 2025 at 7:57 AM
We’re proud to welcome Caroline Palmer as our newest ambassador for DeafKidz International! 🧡
Caroline has been an incredible supporter of our work for the past two years, fundraising and championing our mission through her inclusive BSL coffee shop and studio, Talking Hands.
Caroline has been an incredible supporter of our work for the past two years, fundraising and championing our mission through her inclusive BSL coffee shop and studio, Talking Hands.
Please join us in welcoming our new DKI Trustees, Michelle Jeuken and Gary Anderson! We are delighted to have them on board!
To learn more about our new trustees, check out our news article on our website: www.deafkidz.org
To learn more about our new trustees, check out our news article on our website: www.deafkidz.org
August 4, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Please join us in welcoming our new DKI Trustees, Michelle Jeuken and Gary Anderson! We are delighted to have them on board!
To learn more about our new trustees, check out our news article on our website: www.deafkidz.org
To learn more about our new trustees, check out our news article on our website: www.deafkidz.org
🛡️ DeafKidz Defenders: Teaching Early Warning Signs 🛡️
We empower deaf children to recognise their early warning signs, the body saying, “I don’t feel safe.”
❤️ Heart beating fast
😵 Wobbly legs
🤢 Knots in the stomach
😟 That uneasy feeling...
We teach to identify and respond to them with confidence.
We empower deaf children to recognise their early warning signs, the body saying, “I don’t feel safe.”
❤️ Heart beating fast
😵 Wobbly legs
🤢 Knots in the stomach
😟 That uneasy feeling...
We teach to identify and respond to them with confidence.
August 4, 2025 at 7:52 AM
🛡️ DeafKidz Defenders: Teaching Early Warning Signs 🛡️
We empower deaf children to recognise their early warning signs, the body saying, “I don’t feel safe.”
❤️ Heart beating fast
😵 Wobbly legs
🤢 Knots in the stomach
😟 That uneasy feeling...
We teach to identify and respond to them with confidence.
We empower deaf children to recognise their early warning signs, the body saying, “I don’t feel safe.”
❤️ Heart beating fast
😵 Wobbly legs
🤢 Knots in the stomach
😟 That uneasy feeling...
We teach to identify and respond to them with confidence.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at The Dyke Golf Club for our DeafKidz International Charity Golf Day! Your energy, generosity, and swings (some better than others!) helped us raise an incredible £2,000 to support deaf children and young people around the world.
August 4, 2025 at 7:50 AM
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at The Dyke Golf Club for our DeafKidz International Charity Golf Day! Your energy, generosity, and swings (some better than others!) helped us raise an incredible £2,000 to support deaf children and young people around the world.
We've just held the first of three DeafKidz Defenders dissemination events in Kitwe, Zambia.
Officials, teachers, and professionals came together to explore the aims, challenges, and impact of the programme and discuss how we can continue to protect and empower deaf children across Zambia.
Officials, teachers, and professionals came together to explore the aims, challenges, and impact of the programme and discuss how we can continue to protect and empower deaf children across Zambia.
August 4, 2025 at 7:50 AM
We've just held the first of three DeafKidz Defenders dissemination events in Kitwe, Zambia.
Officials, teachers, and professionals came together to explore the aims, challenges, and impact of the programme and discuss how we can continue to protect and empower deaf children across Zambia.
Officials, teachers, and professionals came together to explore the aims, challenges, and impact of the programme and discuss how we can continue to protect and empower deaf children across Zambia.
📬 Stay in the loop with DeafKidz International!
We’re now sending out quarterly newsletters packed with updates on our work, impact stories, upcoming events, and ways you can get involved.
👉 Sign up now: ow.ly/J7kt50W0Gll
We’re now sending out quarterly newsletters packed with updates on our work, impact stories, upcoming events, and ways you can get involved.
👉 Sign up now: ow.ly/J7kt50W0Gll
August 4, 2025 at 7:49 AM
📬 Stay in the loop with DeafKidz International!
We’re now sending out quarterly newsletters packed with updates on our work, impact stories, upcoming events, and ways you can get involved.
👉 Sign up now: ow.ly/J7kt50W0Gll
We’re now sending out quarterly newsletters packed with updates on our work, impact stories, upcoming events, and ways you can get involved.
👉 Sign up now: ow.ly/J7kt50W0Gll
In DeafKidz Defenders, deaf children learn to stay safe by identifying people they can turn to if they feel unsafe.
Drawing their trusted adults helps them understand who’s there to protect them.
A small moment, a big impact.
Drawing their trusted adults helps them understand who’s there to protect them.
A small moment, a big impact.
August 4, 2025 at 7:48 AM
In DeafKidz Defenders, deaf children learn to stay safe by identifying people they can turn to if they feel unsafe.
Drawing their trusted adults helps them understand who’s there to protect them.
A small moment, a big impact.
Drawing their trusted adults helps them understand who’s there to protect them.
A small moment, a big impact.
A huge thank you to @hotdiamonds.bsky.social for donating 10% of their profits from all sales during Deaf Awareness Week to DeafKidz International! 🧡💎
Your generous support helps us continue protecting and empowering deaf children around the world.
Your generous support helps us continue protecting and empowering deaf children around the world.
May 29, 2025 at 8:04 AM
A huge thank you to @hotdiamonds.bsky.social for donating 10% of their profits from all sales during Deaf Awareness Week to DeafKidz International! 🧡💎
Your generous support helps us continue protecting and empowering deaf children around the world.
Your generous support helps us continue protecting and empowering deaf children around the world.
Play Deaf Lottery UK and support DeafKidz International!
Every ticket you buy helps fund vital work protecting and empowering deaf children and young people, and gives you the chance to win £25,000 every week!
🎟️ Open to UK residents only. Must be 18+ to play.
👉 Play now: ow.ly/2sAS50VZXOi
Every ticket you buy helps fund vital work protecting and empowering deaf children and young people, and gives you the chance to win £25,000 every week!
🎟️ Open to UK residents only. Must be 18+ to play.
👉 Play now: ow.ly/2sAS50VZXOi
May 29, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Play Deaf Lottery UK and support DeafKidz International!
Every ticket you buy helps fund vital work protecting and empowering deaf children and young people, and gives you the chance to win £25,000 every week!
🎟️ Open to UK residents only. Must be 18+ to play.
👉 Play now: ow.ly/2sAS50VZXOi
Every ticket you buy helps fund vital work protecting and empowering deaf children and young people, and gives you the chance to win £25,000 every week!
🎟️ Open to UK residents only. Must be 18+ to play.
👉 Play now: ow.ly/2sAS50VZXOi